Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
EOS R8 Mark II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
KOMODO-X
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1190 g)
- BKOMODO-X has higher Max video bit rate (560 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- BKOMODO-X has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BKOMODO-X has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 340 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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KOMODO-X
129 × 101 × 95 mm
1190 g (2.62 lb / 41.98 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 11mm shorter and 15mm thinner than KOMODO-X but it is also 2mm wider.
EOS R8 Mark II is 691 g lighter than KOMODO-X.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 95mm KOMODO-X
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
KOMODO-X
129 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
KOMODO-X
129 × 95 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
KOMODO-X
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 1190 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KOMODO-X
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.37, 101.26, 95.26
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Max video bit rate
560 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or KOMODO-X?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO-X does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the KOMODO-X?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1190 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 691 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. KOMODO-X: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO-X weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. KOMODO-X: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the KOMODO-X, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The EOS R8 Mark II is $8,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and RED press materials.